Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I was greatly disappointed that a harmful provision was included in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Conference Report that will exempt equity index annuities from securit..."

"It is essential that we continue to improve education, consumer protections, and economic empowerment activities for individuals and families through economic and financial literacy."

"I am disappointed that separate funding was not included in the Department's request for fiscal year 2011."

"I think that kind of disclosure, not the dumping of more information but improving consumer understanding, is an absolutely critical path forward."